Daniil Medvedev recently revealed the inspiration behind his distinctive post-win celebration following his straight-sets triumph over Alex De Minaur at the ATP Finals in Turin. The Russian world No. 4, known for his bold on-court persona, explained his “block the noise” gesture, symbolizing his response to growing fame and its mixed reactions.
“The more popular you become, the more fans you get, the more haters you get,” Medvedev stated, alluding to the ups and downs of popularity in sports. By “blocking out the noise,” he aims to stay focused amid rising scrutiny and expectations.
Medvedev’s celebratory stance is a testament to his resilience and commitment to maintaining mental strength through criticism and fanfare alike.
“Sometimes, it’s just about keeping the head down and staying in your zone,” he reflected. The gesture resonated with fans, showcasing Medvedev’s evolving approach to handling pressure and detractors as he advances in the tournament.
“The more popular you become, the more fans you get, the more haters you get” 📈📉@DaniilMedwed talks through his block the noise celly 🎙️#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/ItLXcDx2Db
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 12, 2024
As Medvedev moves forward in Turin, his symbolic celebration highlights his commitment to tuning out distractions and playing his best tennis on the global stage.
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked no.4, Daniil played his last match on the 12th of November when he overcame world no.9 Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At the moment, during this season Daniil achieved a composed 46-20 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best achievement of this year was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will compete against the world no.368 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Medvedev was the runner-up at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
The Russian won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked no.4, Medvedev played his last match on the 12th of November when he overcame world no.9 Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This year Medvedev has an overall 46-20 record. Daniil Medvedev’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will compete against the world no.368 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Daniil got to the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Daniil won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
